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Snakeflies Raphidioptera
Snakeflies are related to lacewings. The adult has a long thorax and is able to raise the head above the rest of the body which gives it the appearance of a snake ready to strike. Snakeflies are found only in western North America. Larvae live under the bark of forest, ornamental and fruit trees and can be very helpful predators in fruit orchards. Adults also are predaceous. (WSU)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Ascending
Eagles and River Otters near Diablo Lake
The Fraser’s Impressive Sockeye Returns Prompt Fishery Openings
Wild salmon lovers in the province are expressing cautious
optimism as Fraser River sockeye returns significantly exceed
expectations — something that’s being attributed, in part, to the
removal of fish farms in the area. But there’s also frustration from
commercial fishers as Fisheries and Oceans Canada, commonly known as
DFO, appears unwilling to allow a meaningful commercial fishery after
years of closures. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. (The Tyee)
Restoring the natural order
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians partners with natural resource groups
to resurrect the Stillaguamish River delta. Eliza Aronson reports. (Everett Herald)
Conservationists again sue U.S. Fish and Wildlife for denying Oregon red tree voles protection
The latest lawsuit is part of nearly 20-year fight to protect the red
tree vole that has lost 65% of its Oregon Coast old-growth habitat to
logging and wildfire. Alex Baumhardt reports. (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
Smoke from Bear Gulch fire could make Western WA air quality hazardous
Wednesday marked the start of a cooling trend, bringing lower
temperatures through the end of the week and scattered showers this
weekend. But wind gusts could blow wildfire smoke from the Bear Gulch
fire burning on the Olympic Peninsula toward King County, bringing the
potential for unhealthy air and hazy skies, according to the National
Weather Service. Catalina Gaitán and Isabella Breda report. (Seattle Times)
A Right Held Hostage
After 25 years of waiting, the Makah Tribe is closer than ever to
whaling again — but the path forward reveals how environmental policy
constrains Indigenous sovereignty. Ava Meadows reports. (The Planet Magazine)
Seeing the Fungi for the Trees
Mycorrhizal fungi help plants thrive, and sequester a lot of carbon. But
a new atlas shows these climate warriors need urgent protection. Matt
Simon reports. (bioGraphic/Grist)
Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close
Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution are
drawing to a close Thursday, as nations remain deadlocked over whether
to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production. Jennifer
McDermott reports. (Associated Press)
Democracy Watch
- President Trump can continue to withhold billions in foreign aid, court rules (NPR)
- Man Charged With Assaulting Federal Agent With Sandwich in D.C. (NY Times)
- Trump’s pick for BLS commissioner endorses suspending monthly jobs reports (Washington Post)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 304 AM PDT Thu Aug 14 2025
TODAY SW wind around 5 kt, backing to E this afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of rain early this afternoon. Rain likely late.
TONIGHT SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 3 seconds and W 3 ft at 8 seconds. Rain.
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